The Fifth Annual Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event will be here before you know it! Join us NEXT SATURDAY, June 7, at the Barn at Blockhouse Farm in Essex as we celebrate five years of making trails and saving land in the Champlain Valley. This annual day of hiking and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 7
Recreation
Crux Summer Schedule 2014
It is that time of year again, when the sun is out, the days are long, and the rocks are calling! Unfortunately this also means that the Crux will be moving to it's shorter summer hours starting June 2nd. We will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm-9pm throughout the … [Read more...] about Crux Summer Schedule 2014
The Kent Camp: John Bird Burnham and Kent School
Have you heard of The Kent Camp? Did you know that Kent School, a college preparatory school in Connecticut, has an historic connection (or two or three) to Essex and environs? It was news to me—welcome news—especially considering John Bird Burnham is once again at the heart of … [Read more...] about The Kent Camp: John Bird Burnham and Kent School
Climbing Clinics at The Crux
Due to popular demand, The Crux has teamed up with Cloudsplitter Mountain Guide (and former Crux Director) Mark Scott to offer a series of climbing clinics to enhance your knowledge and prepare you for the world of outside climbing. Mark will be offering 4 different clinics on … [Read more...] about Climbing Clinics at The Crux
CATS Grand Hike Promotes Region
Are you signing up to participate in The Grand Hike on Champlain Area Trails on May 3? Or maybe you're just going to celebrate with those who cross the finish line at the block party in the Essex Inn Courtyard? The Grand Hike begins at the Westport Hotel and Tavern at 9:00am … [Read more...] about CATS Grand Hike Promotes Region